(I sure hope I don't sound like an abusive parent, all, I only shove you because I love you.)

Sometimes he retreats to the back. And sometimes he heads down for a mischievous little bladder poke.

Considering his parents, there is no way he's not going to be stubborn.

The truth is, there are a lot of things that suck about pregnancy. But I can't wait to see the boy, and there's nothing I would ever regret about it. In fact, I think that probably in the scheme of things I've had an easy pregnancy.

It might just be that I complain more than the average human?

My dad, wherever he is, is surely getting a kick out of that epiphany.

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I'm so excited for you. I remember that feeling that there just wasn't enough room for the two of us in my body. I'm not quite there yet, but it's getting close. People keep asking me if I'm bothered by the heat, but I tell them that it's more the 4 inches of torso that I desperately need but will never have.

you look great! umm ... how are you not tipping over? you must have extremely strong back muscles. this is one aspect of pregnancy (or maybe physics?) that I don't understand. you're very, erm, front-heavy (MEANT IN THE NICEST WAY POSSIBLE) and yet you are still upright. blows my mind.

Lisa, really - you look absolutely great...all baby! healthy you, healthy baby - awesome! The pokey thing is kinda fun to isn't it. I remember when my first baby was born, I could recognize her movements from the way she moved when she was still cooking. It's very cool: )

Marta is taking me out for a pedicure this afternoon in hopes that foot massage hurries things along. :) It did for her.

Sarah - We are both among the stubbornest humans on the planet. He is going to be so persistent when he wants something.

And yah, good prep for the world, really. :)

Hillary - Thank you! I do have strong back muscles, but mostly I think it is this: I have these muscular, sturdy legs, inherited from my Viking/Midwestern prairie-walking farmer ancestors. I never appreciated them much, but I think they really help.

Marie - The days I just veg, I ache more. So even though I usually don't feel like it, I'm still walking (much less, but still!), lifting weights (although really light, and only arms and back) - and I always feel so much better for it.

Dagny - It is! And I've been told that boys are awesome in many ways, but one of the best is that they totally want to cuddle with their moms, but look for their dads when they want to PLAY! Yes to Hop on Pop!

Kate - Thank you so much! I think we are pretty healthy. You know, Tejal said the same thing once her baby was born - she totally recognized movements! So cool!

is it just me or doesn't it even look in the picture like he's dropped? or is that just gravity taking effect? maybe it's my eyes, who knowsi can't believe you're so far along... it feels like just yesterday we were reading about peeing on sticks and hanging out in the ladies room. but this is SO much more exciting!!